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Michele Borba Blog: 1 in 20 kids now depressed: Know signs that could save a child

Posted: March 2nd, 2010 by Michele Borba


Always moody.
Easily agitated.
Sleeps in.
Says, “Nobody cares.”
Sounds like a typical teen, right?  Well not always.
Did you know that depression now strikes one out of 20 teens?  What’s more, the rates of childhood depression are not only increasing but are also impacting younger kids. A kid today is ten times more likely to be seriously depressed compared [...]



Michele Borba Blog: & Parenting Solutions to Help Kids Rebound from Mistakes

Posted: March 1st, 2010 by Michele Borba


Many historians feel that one of Winston Churchill’s greatest speeches was given at a graduation ceremony at Oxford University. He had worked on the speech for hours. When the moment finally came, Churchill stood up to the cheering crowd, and in a strong, clear voice shouted just three words, “Never give up!” He paused a [...]



Tips to Help Shyer Kids Feel More Comfortable in Social Settings

Posted: February 18th, 2010 by Michele Borba


QUESTION: “We have an eleven-year-old son who is extremely shy. Whenever we introduce him to new people, he barely acknowledges their existence and looks so uncomfortable. If  another kid tries to have a simple conversation with him, he becomes almost mute. What can we do to help him feel more confident with people—especially those his [...]